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I live in western Washington. The weather is mild throughout the year as each season gradually moves to the next, but we do have seasons. One of my daughters was born in Winter’s January. It snowed the day I took her home from the hospital. My other daughter was born in Spring’s March where we … Continue reading →

While I was growing up, the phrase, “This too shall pass,” was said by our mom so many times, I swore I’d never say it to my children. And I haven’t. So imagine my surprise when I heard my husband mumble it at me yesterday. Not only at me, but about me. What? How is … Continue reading →

As I sat at my computer this evening skyping with a few of my sisters, one of the husbands texted us and said, “You don’t need to scream. Talk normally.” She read the text out loud, and the rest of us laughed because her voice, though not unusual for a normal Cady conversation, had been … Continue reading →

Last weekend #10 was over with her husband and two of her children. To celebrate the event, #2 dropped by as did my two daughters with their husband and boyfriend. It was a nice, quaint gathering with a noise rating of “dull roar.” After all, there were only three Cadys in the mix. Except, of … Continue reading →

Goodbye Halloween. Hello, Thanksgiving! Yes, I know some of you are already breaking out your Christmas trees and listening to Christmas music. Good for you! Play it extra loud for me, will ya? But I have children, and I’m especially keen on making sure a few of my favorite Cady Family Thanksgiving traditions continue through … Continue reading →

I’ve been texting #7 all day, and she’s been talking about her puking son. I’m so happy I didn’t have to deal with that. Except for that one time. There are some advantages to importing your children at an older age. One of my favorite is that I didn’t have to deal with bodily functions … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is Halloween, and the excitement in our home is nearly palpable. My eight-year-old daughter spent the evening on Pinterest looking at different ways to paint her face to look like Spiderman, and my seven-year-old son keeps asking to wear his Iron Man Costume around the house. We’ve discussed our plans for Halloween night, which … Continue reading →

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